nope, it wouldn't. wouldn't be able to meet the emision rules at the time. wish we did though.

I don't think that's the reason. The second generation Carina had the same 4M-E engine as the first generation Cressida, and the Corona Mk II. Toyota had no problem making it pass emissions regulations. I think it was just that between the Carina, Corona Mk II and the Crown, Toyota had too many cars in the same segment. The Crown and Carina were dropped in favor of the Mk II.

One of these is for sale near nagoya and is only down the road from me.
car is a 1978, 97,000 km carina 1600 gt finished in orange.
I think it looks the dogs bollox and im very close to securing it for myself.
Car is stock and in great condition.
Its about time i got myself a nostalgic as have subscribed to this magazine, been a long time fan of old Japanese machines and now paid off the family car so this could be the time to get hold of something special.
will have to have a word with the war office first though.

You're in JAPAN - unless you really love the Carina and it's really cheap, I'd say hold on to your money a bit and find something better. You have so many choices to choose from! Do you have a picture of it? I can't say don't buy it because I haven't seen it myself. Good luck!

Andy T wrote:

One of these is for sale near nagoya and is only down the road from me. car is a 1978, 97,000 km carina 1600 gt finished in orange. I think it looks the dogs bollox and im very close to securing it for myself. Car is stock and in great condition. Its about time i got myself a nostalgic as have subscribed to this magazine, been a long time fan of old Japanese machines and now paid off the family car so this could be the time to get hold of something special.will have to have a word with the war office first though.

You're in JAPAN - unless you really love the Carina and it's really cheap, I'd say hold on to your money a bit and find something better. You have so many choices to choose from! Do you have a picture of it? I can't say don't buy it because I haven't seen it myself. Good luck!

Andy T wrote:

One of these is for sale near nagoya and is only down the road from me. car is a 1978, 97,000 km carina 1600 gt finished in orange. I think it looks the dogs bollox and im very close to securing it for myself. Car is stock and in great condition. Its about time i got myself a nostalgic as have subscribed to this magazine, been a long time fan of old Japanese machines and now paid off the family car so this could be the time to get hold of something special.will have to have a word with the war office first though.

Hi here is a pic of the car, not so sure that i like it as much as i did but the price is very keen. You can find it at the top of page 3.

That's exactly what I was thinking, burabuda! The dash looks cool.
I dunno, I had a US-spec '72 sedan, and I didn't really fall in love with it.
I would imagine twin-cam power would have changed my mind!